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Daniel and Melissa

Sharing another wedding from 2011. Here are some of the images I like. For more images, click on the slideshow link at the end of the post.

I remember I drew the same thing I was very young and gave it to some girl in class. I must be K2 or Primary 1. I still remember her name, because some HK celebrity has the same name. But it can’t be her:P

Lines!! I love lines.

She’s the funny auntie. Every wedding should have one like her. It livens up the day!

I found the patterns on the groom’s vest and bride’s cheongsam looking very interesting and line right in the middle makes them a pair. Lines again!

Left: Bruce Lee was here. Right: They just happen to be there.

Ribbon = A, hands = V. That’s how I saw it.

One of her friends was saying… “the scalloping” of the dress. Now that’s a delicious way of describing a dress.

You can view the more images in the slideshow here.

 

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posted by wansheng on January 15th 2012 in images, portraits, slideshows, voices, weddings





Lembeh 2011 December

Dr Heng said, “you can go scuba diving now”.

A post lasik dive trip. Why not? I went through my calendar and found a 2 week break that fit nicely into my schedule, so I had them blocked and sent a couple of emails to my contact at Twofish Divers. This will be my fourth time there and my second this year. I’m a little like a whale on migration, always going back to the same area year after year.

Just over less than a year, so much has changed here. I was greeted by many new faces, who would after this trip, become familiar faces that I hope to see again soon. Their way of life intrigued me. It seems like the digital revolution hasn’t really hit them yet. Life revolves around family, the sea and music. Almost every night, they will be singing and playing their homemade instruments. Merry making till the last guests turn in at about 9pm. After which some of them will stay back to have a game of chess or watch english dubbed chinese kungfu movies. I didn’t seem to notice all these ongoings in my previous trips. I knew enjoying the experience is going to be of higher priority over photography this time.

I am happy I learned something new this trip. A change in approach and mentality.

Overall, it was a great trip. A trip that offered me more questions than answers. I am already looking forward to the next trip.

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posted by wansheng on December 17th 2011 in images, personal, scuba diving, slideshows, travel / landscapes, underwater photography, voices





alvin and pauline

It’s been a very long while since I posted any wedding slideshow. 2009. After numerous feedback, I think I should start doing it again. It’s going to be random:)

Here’s one from a wedding I did last month. Scroll to the end to view the slideshow. Enjoy:)

Their golden retriever is super duper cute and furry! Super manja also.

The wedding cake through the glass:D

It started with glasses. Gotta love this wedding.

You can view the rest of the images in the slideshow here.

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posted by wansheng on November 29th 2011 in images, portraits, slideshows, voices, weddings





Escape into the “muck”

In year 2008, I took a trip from the clear blue waters in Bunaken to the very much talked about Lembeh Straits. According to my then housemate, “every single foot you move, there’ll be something moving”. I had a great trip back then and had been planning a return trip. So this was it.

Having had some good experiences with Two Fish Divers in the last trip, I decided to go with them again. A couple of email exchanges and the trip was fixed. Before I know it, I was back in that familiar port of Bitung and hopped onto the little boat that ferried me across the straits to the resort. The place had since changed abit, most noticeably the new restaurant/dining area, refurbished office areas plus some tidy landscaping. Nothing too posh nor fanciful about it, but that’s the way I like it, feels like home.

The underwater landscape of Lembeh straits is a little like Hongkong. Rustic, compact and you need a good local guide to seek out the “delicacies” you are looking for. The guides are unbelievably good at finding these well camouflaged creatures in the murky waters, at times, no bigger than a centimeter in length. We often joked that they must’ve had an aquarium somewhere and they’ll put the creatures in their pockets before the dives.

On the first day, I decided I should take the Nitrox course, so I could stay a little longer underwater without going into decompression when there’s a need to. It was a relatively straightforward 1 day course that was conducted by Helen, the resident dive instructor. This was also a good preparation for the coming dive in Malapascua in Philippines, where we might be staying a little longer and deeper to wait for the Thresher sharks.

The best part about traveling alone is you tend to mix with the other travelers instead of keeping to your own group. During my stay, people come and go, some heading to Bunaken, many others returning to Lembeh after spending a few days in Bunaken. Don’t get me wrong, Bunaken is beautiful, but once you get hooked on muck diving in Lembeh, it’s really hard to turn back. These guys completed my trip. We had fun discussing our diving experiences, photography down to which team is going to win the World Cup. The lovely staffs from the resort were extremely friendly too. Felt like I’ve never left home.

Here are some images from the trip:)

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posted by wansheng on June 23rd 2010 in Diving, images, scuba diving, slideshows, travel / landscapes, underwater photography, voices





Bali – the wrap up

The fifth trip to Bali has officially ended. Easily, my best trip there yet. There was no rush, no pressure, no obligations, no fear that things will turn out wrong. Perhaps because, there were no expectations. I allowed the flow of things to take over. I was overwhelmed by calmness. Sometimes, I wonder how I do it. In the words of the fat-barrel; kan cheong is not an option.

Out of this entire trip, my favourite moment would be the one where I was swimming with the jacks. It’s the first time I have spent such a long time on a subject. The experience was so surreal. I wish I could do more of such dives. When I travel, I always believe in spending enough time at a place to appreciate it. But I have never imagine that to happen underwater as most of times, we will be grouped and it’s a little like guided tours where you touch and go. Finally, I got what I wanted and I will definitely be planning my dives like this. That said, I’m planning more trips soon and very likely, a nitrox course as well. Let’s see how it all pans out once I get my schedule sorted out.

It’s almost exactly 6 years since that dive that broke my eardrum. That was pretty much a turning point in my life. The event that led me to the world of photography. Because of that accident, I picked up my first DSLR and somehow, got started in wedding photography and had never looked back since. The money that was used to buy that DSLR was actually for an underwater camera that I have been saving up for months after I got addicted to underwater world. Being able to do this all over again is like redemption to me. And yes, it was worth the wait.

Here’s a slideshow I put up for the Bali trip.

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posted by wansheng on September 18th 2009 in bali, Diving, images, personal, scuba diving, slideshows, travel / landscapes, underwater photography, voices





hongkong 2009

Hongkong, as I see it. A small collection of the images I took during the trip.


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posted by wansheng on August 4th 2009 in images, slideshows, travel / landscapes, voices





singapore wake park championship 2009

I took some time off Sunday and headed down to Ski 360 for the Singapore Wake Park Championship 2009. It’s nice to see some of the best in the region pit their skills against one another. Nice to see some familiar faces too. I was a little beaten down by the heat though. I wish I could just jump into the water if not for the camera. I have been shooting from the boat for quite some time now, but this is the first time shooting off the shore. I think I’ll need more practice to get it 100% right. Here are some shots I got on that day.

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posted by wansheng on June 16th 2009 in images, personal, slideshows, sports, voices, wakeboarding





Bali 2009 . the experience

This is my fourth time to Bali. The first being 2 months after the 2nd bombing. The impression I have of Bali is still the same, friendly people, beautiful sunsets and amazing artists. This is my first time diving in Bali. Although it wasn’t all that fantastic compared to my Manado trip, but the manta experience more than make up for the general disappointment. The rest of the trip was spent lazing around. For once, photography took the backseat.

During the early drive to Sanur where we took our boat ride to Manta point, I witness some of the most breathtaking scenes I’ve seen for a long time. Beautiful pre-dawn padi field setting with a fogged veiled Mount Agung as the backdrop. I watched in awe as my camera lay in the heavily padded bag. I thought, let’s for once, enjoy the scene. And I knew, that day was going to be special.

 


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posted by wansheng on June 4th 2009 in bali, Diving, images, personal, scuba diving, slideshows, travel / landscapes, underwater photography, voices





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